Although the 2021-22 NBA basketball season concluded Sunday, some of these playoff matchups remain to be decided.
The 2022 NBA Play-In tournament begins Tuesday night. It will determine which teams will be awarded the No. 7 and 8 seed in each conference.
The Brooklyn NetsThe battle will be fought Cleveland CavaliersFor the chance to meet the No. 2 seeded Boston CelticsWhile the LA ClippersTake on the Minnesota TimberwolvesWith the winner moving on to meet the Memphis GrizzliesIn the first round.
What teams have the best chance of progressing and what daily fantasy play and bets are the best for Tuesday night’s games on Tuesday?
Our fantasy and betting analysts provide the most accurate data and intelligence to help you make informed wagering and fantasy decisions.
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Jump ahead: Games of the night | Analytics edge
What you need to know about Tuesday’s game-in
Jim McCormick
Dominant Darius:Brooklyn’s Cavaliers are a large breed of dog, but Darius GarlandHe has all the ingredients to be a dominant statistician. He has a decent 3-point prop at Caesars Sportsbook of 2.5, which he reached in the first quarter on Sunday. Garland has an excellent opportunity to deliver on his assists prop, which is 8.5. In his last 10 games, he averaged 15.1 possible assists. This is eighth in the NBA. Garland will be able to create and shoot against a fast-paced Nets team without a point-of attack defender. Brooklyn has allowed point-guards to score 52.1 DraftKings goals per game in the past 15 games. This was the sixth highest average during that span.
Stock WatchWhile Jarrett AllenNevertheless, it is not being taken seriously. Evan MobleyHe should have more rebounding and rim protection. He ranks fifth in shots defensed within six feet of a basket with a block prop of 1.5. Mobley, who has been back from an ankle injury, has had an average of a steal plus three blocks in his last two games. Robert CovingtonIt’s worth paying attention to Covington’s stock props and steal. He ranks seventh in both steal percentage and block percentage. Covington could be a key off-ball defense factor for the Clippers.
Anthony 3dwards You might find a lot of juice. Anthony EdwardsTonight’s 3-point prop is 2.5. However, he ranks 11th in all league 3-pointers. He has also hit this number from deep in 11 games this season (excluding the season finale). Speaking of shooting volume, Kevin LoveThis Sunday, Love drained eight 3-pointers in just 15 minutes. Love’s 3-point shots have opened at 1.5 this season. This is a rate he has surpassed in 15 of 16 games.
Games of the Night
No. 8 Cleveland CavaliersAt No. 7 Brooklyn Nets
7 p.m. ET, Barclays Center in Brooklyn, NY
Line: Nets (-8.5).
Moneyline: Nets (-420), Cavaliers (+320)
Total: 228.5
BPI Projected Total 217.6
BPI Win% Nets (71.4%)
Eliminated key players Jarrett Allen, Ben Simmons
Tyler Fulghum discusses why he doesn’t trust the Nets to cover Tuesday’s spread at home against Cavaliers.
Notable: The spread has been covered by the Nets in 24 of 26 of their home games.
The best bet is: Kevin DurantMore than 47.5 points + assist + rebounds. Durant’s April performance has been outstanding, with an average of 32.2 PPG and 8.4 APG and 8.2 RPG. He should be successful against a Cleveland squad that is in the midst of a late season slide. Eric Moody
The best bet is: Darius GarlandOver 25.5 Points. Even though his role was changed, Garland managed to get his way with the Nets this year. Garland was at his best when the Cavaliers were in good health and the team was built around its defensive interior. He averaged 23 points per game in two meetings, and 19.7 against all other players. After Jarrett AllenGarland’s March average of 25.5 PPG was down, but he dropped 31 points in the meeting with the Nets. Garland will be needed by the Cavs on Tuesday to score and I expect him not to disappoint. — André Snellings
The best bet is: Andre DrummondMore than 22.5 points + reboundsDrummond has a record of a double-double, with three of his four previous games. Drummond has been averaging 12.3 PPG during that stretch and 11.3 RPG. Cleveland allows opponents to score a lot of offensive rebound.Moody
No. 8 LA ClippersAt No. 7 Minnesota Timberwolves
9:30 p.m. ET, Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
Line: Timberwolves (-3.0)
Moneyline: Timberwolves (-150), Clippers (+130)
Total: 230.5
BPI Projected Total 221.4
BPI Win% Timberwolves (72.5%)
Eliminated key players None
Notable: In five of their last five games, the Timberwolves have scored more than the total.
The best bet is: Karl-Anthony Towns under 27.5 points. KAT has been a little less successful as a scorer lately, in part because of allow Anthony EdwardsTo shine. Towns averaged 22.4 points per game over the past 10 games. He has only been able to score more than 27.5 points twice during that time. Towns averaged just 15.3 PPG and 42.1 FG% in his three games against Clippers during regular season. — Snellings
The best bet is: Karl-Anthony TownsMore than 42.5 points + assist + rebounds. The Clippers will be punished both inside and out by Towns. Towns is able to score a lot of offensive rebounds in L.A., where he has recorded 24.6 PPG, 3 APG and 10 RPG for this season. He is well-rested and will be ready to play against the Clippers team which ranks seventh in PPG allowed to center. Moody
The best bet is: Paul GeorgeMore than 40.5 points + assist + rebounds. George has been solid in the three games since his elbow injury. George has averaged 19 points per game, 7.7 APG and 7.3 RPG over 30.3 minutes. Timberwolves allow small forwards to earn 22.4 PPG, 8.15 RPG, and 4.2 APG this season. Minnesota allows its opponents to shoot high effective field goals and receive many offensive rebounds. Moody
Analytics Edge
BPI Projected Maximum Totals
1. Brooklyn Nets (112.1 points)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves (111.8 points)
3. LA Clippers (109.4 points)
BPI projected lowest totals
1. Cleveland Cavaliers (105.5 points)
2. LA Clippers (109.4 points)
3. Minnesota Timberwolves (111.8 points)
BPI top win probability (straight up).
1. Brooklyn Nets (71.4%)
2. Minnesota Timberwolves (72.5%)
3. Cleveland Cavaliers (28.6%)